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Marathon Swimming
Cairns local conquers 27km Green Island to Cairns ocean crossing
Cairns Medical Student, Harriet Grant, has added to Australian marathon swimming history by conquering the 27km Green Island to Cairns crossing.
British triathletes learning from Aussie Surf Superstar
British triathletes learning from Aussie Surf Superstar
Cold Water Club invigorates and empowers community
Cold Water Club invigorates and empowers community
Damien Bridger: Navigating big surf after an acquired brain injury
Damien Bridger: Navigating big surf after an acquired brain injury
Top 3 winter swimming getaways (you can still do this year)
Top 3 winter swimming getaways (you can still do this year)
The history of the Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim
The history of the Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim

Heath & Fitness

Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema
Swimming with Raynaud’s Syndrome
A swimmers guide to surfer’s ear
Why your fingers go wrinkly after a swim
The Afterdrop phenomenon experienced by cold water swimmers
A swimmer’s guide to swimmer’s ear
How to look after your hair when ocean swimming
How ocean swimming benefits your mental health
How to avoid swimming in polluted water (and why)
Doctor warns of life-threatening infections on Australian beaches
Is swimming making your teeth go brown?
Health benefits of ocean swimming

Training

World Champion triathlete Melissa Hauschildt shares her top training tips
World Champion triathlete Melissa Hauschildt shares her top training tips
Aussie swimming legend Kieren Perkins shares his tips for Starlight Super Swimmers
Aussie swimming legend Kieren Perkins shares his tips for Starlight Super Swimmers
How to smash your post-festive season training
How to smash your post-festive season training
How to keep your training on track these holidays
How to keep your training on track these holidays

Education

How to negotiate choppy water conditions
How to negotiate choppy water conditions
The Afterdrop phenomenon experienced by cold water swimmers
The Afterdrop phenomenon experienced by cold water swimmers
A swimmer’s guide to swimmer’s ear
A swimmer’s guide to swimmer’s ear
How to avoid swimming in polluted water (and why)
How to avoid swimming in polluted water (and why)

Events

Ocean Swim Fiji 2023 – Your Ultimate Swimcation!
Ocean Swim Fiji 2023 – Your Ultimate Swimcation!
The history of the Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim
The history of the Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim
Sunshine Coast winter solstice swim supporting displaced Ukrainians
Sunshine Coast winter solstice swim supporting displaced Ukrainians
Michael Klim gearing up for Swim the Gold Coast
Michael Klim gearing up for Swim the Gold Coast

Marathon Swimming

Cairns local conquers 27km Green Island to Cairns ocean crossing
Cairns local conquers 27km Green Island to Cairns ocean crossing
How to negotiate choppy water conditions
How to negotiate choppy water conditions
The right pool training equipment for the job
The right pool training equipment for the job
Getting your season off to a flying start
Getting your season off to a flying start

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Cairns local conquers 27km Green Island to Cairns ocean crossing
How to negotiate choppy water conditions
The right pool training equipment for the job
Getting your season off to a flying start
Why active holidays are more popular than ever
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Travel

Why active holidays are more popular than ever
Top 3 winter swimming getaways (you can still do this year)
Top 3 winter swimming getaways (you can still do this year)
Ocean Swim Fiji 2023 – Your Ultimate Swimcation!
Ocean Swim Fiji 2023 – Your Ultimate Swimcation!
A full day’s experience awaits this year’s Great Barrier Reef Swimmers
A full day’s experience awaits this year’s Great Barrier Reef Swimmers
Easter long weekend ocean swims
Easter long weekend ocean swims

Wild Swimming

Take a swim on the wild side
Take a swim on the wild side
Top 10 wild swimming locations in Sydney
Top 10 wild swimming locations in Sydney
Figure Eight Pools – Royal National Park
Figure Eight Pools – Royal National Park

Personal Stories

The ocean as the great calibrator
The ocean as the great calibrator
Damien Bridger: Navigating big surf after an acquired brain injury
Damien Bridger: Navigating big surf after an acquired brain injury
‘Beyond’ by Sally Mayman: A pictorial celebration of belonging on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
‘Beyond’ by Sally Mayman: A pictorial celebration of belonging on Sydney’s Northern Beaches

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News

World Champion triathlete Melissa Hauschildt shares her top training tips
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